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The UFV Alumni Association is proud to once again support Science Talks, a series of virtual science cafés dedicated to exploring the latest research and ideas in some of the most exciting areas in science. Join UFV’s experts in the field for stimulating discussion and a chance to cut through the ‘fake news’ and misinformation … Read more
Beginning Sun, Sept 5, employees and students will log on to Blackboard using their UFV email address. By changing our log-on procedure from using a UFV student/employee number to using your UFV email address, users can expect an improved and secure sign-on process. What do I need to do? When you log on to Blackboard … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is proud to once again support Science Talks, a series of virtual science cafés dedicated to exploring the latest research and ideas in some of the most exciting areas in science. Join UFV’s experts in the field for stimulating discussion and a chance to cut through the ‘fake news’ and misinformation … Read more
The Abbotsford campus quick print shop will be open every Tuesday, starting Sept. 7, 2021! During COVID the Abbotsford print shop was closed for service; however we are excited to announce that starting Sept 7, the Abbotsford print shop will be open every Tuesday (one day/week). Please check out the website to view specific services … Read more
After a 6-week consultation, the Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates & Visiting Scholars (197) policy has been revised. It can be viewed at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ If you have any questions, please contact policyconsult@ufv.ca 09/18/2021
As part of the M365 project, faculty can request an MS Team shell for a course starting September 13, 2021. To request an MS Team course shell, faculty will fill out the IT Services M365 request form (available starting September 13), and the Team shell will be created and automatically populated for use this semester. … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Aug 25 / Sep … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement … Read more
Getting back to your office to find that your pens have dried out, your stapler is empty, or you need a new notebook? Come see us at the Bookstore! Departments save 30% off regular priced supplies, and for your personal shopping needs bring in your employee card to save 15% off regular priced supplies and … Read more
During the summer months, please join Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, in a 5-part workshop series on ways to minimize barriers for multilingual learners. The sessions will provide an opportunity for faculty members to reflect and identify possible barriers for learning, and ‘weave’ the basic principles of Universal Design into their everyday practice. … Read more
Online workshops are available for UFV faculty interested in applying for funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Aug 24 & 27, 2021 10-11:30 am Zoom event – RSVP for link Aug 24: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grant-writing-workshop-tips-and-tricks-for-writing-an-nserc-grant-proposal-tickets-166536931445 Aug 27: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grant-writing-workshop-developing-a-successful-sshrc-insight-grant-proposal-tickets-166540560299 For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 08/24/2021
UFV Provost and VP Academic James Mandigo and UFV Human Resources are seeking Expressions of Interest from internal members of the UFV community to serve on Selection Advisory Committees (SACs) for two Deans who will commence five-year terms starting January 1, 2022: – Dean, Faculty of Professional Studies – Dean, (new) Faculty of Education, Community, and Human … Read more
Join Human Resources, Risk & Safety and Facilities for an informal conversation about what returning to campus will look like. Share your questions, concerns, thoughts and ideas as we work together to ensure a smooth transition back. We’ve set up four sessions below with a maximum participation of 25 for each. Once registered, you will … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Aug 4, 11, 25 … Read more
After a 4-week consultation, the Procurement (130) policy has been revised and can be viewed at: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ Note that this policy was formerly Purchasing & Competitive Bidding. For more information, contact marlene affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 08/28/2021